Passengers on the gangway, Liverpool, 1870
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Passengers on the gangway, Liverpool, 1870
Engraving showing two emigrants, a mother and child, being helped on board ship at Liverpool by a uniformed member of the crew, 1870
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Crew Emigrants Gangway Helped Liverpool Member Passengers Uniformed
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative engraving, titled 'Passengers on the Gangway, Liverpool, 1870,' captures a poignant moment in the history of transatlantic emigration. The image shows two determined figures, a mother and her young child, making their way onto a departing ship at the bustling port of Liverpool. The mother clutches her child tightly, her expression a mixture of anxiety and relief, as a uniformed member of the ship's crew extends a helping hand to guide them aboard. The boarding process was a crucial and often chaotic part of the emigration journey. Thousands of hopeful immigrants, many of them penniless and weary from their long voyage from Europe, would gather at the docks, eager to begin a new life in the New World. The crew members, dressed in their smart uniforms, would work tirelessly to ensure the safe and efficient loading of passengers and cargo. This engraving, produced in 1870, offers a glimpse into the past, providing a visual record of the mass migration that shaped the history of both Europe and the Americas. The image is a poignant reminder of the courage and determination of those who left their homelands in search of a better future, and the crucial role that ports like Liverpool played in the global movement of people and ideas. The intricate details of the engraving, from the folds of the passengers' clothing to the ropes and rigging of the ship, transport us back in time, allowing us to experience a moment in history that continues to resonate with us today.
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